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Nikkei Asia
4 days ago
- Politics
- Nikkei Asia
Philippines 'open' to deal with Beijing to ease South China Sea tension
TOKYO -- The Philippines is considering establishing new diplomatic arrangements with China to ease tensions in the disputed South China Sea, according to Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo. "If there were to ever be such an agreement, it would have to be consistent with our position, that it doesn't affect our sovereign rights, our sovereignty," Manolo told Nikkei Asia in an interview on the sidelines of the media company's Future of Asia conference in Tokyo. "So certainly, there's a possibility."
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First Post
06-05-2025
- Sport
- First Post
Explained: Why Manolo Marquez wants to leave Indian football team head coach role
Only a year into his role, Manolo Marquez is reportedly already planning to leave the Indian football team head coach role. We explain the reasons behind the latest explosive reports. read more Manolo Marquez is reportedly planning to quit as the Indian football team head coach after the AFC Asian Cup Qualifier 2027 match against Hong Kong on 10 June. The 56-year-old Spaniard was appointed the Blue Tigers' coach, replacing Igor Stimac, , but it seems Manolo has already had enough and wants to remain as a club coach. His one-year tenure as the Indian football team coach has coincided with his role as FC Goa coach in the Indian Super League (ISL). His assignment with FC Goa ended in this very month . Manolo's contract at FC Goa ends on 31 May, but the club has not announced a replacement yet. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD And they may not in the future as well because it has been reported that Monolo is unhappy with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) and his role as the Indian football team coach and may opt to walk out of his contract and keep his job at Goa. More from Football Monolo would definitely coach India during the international friendly against Thailand on 4 June and in the Asian Cup Qualifiers match against Hong Kong, as he has already submitted the list of probables to AIFF and is preparing for the national camp in Kolkata. However, there are concerns that he may not continue after the 10 June Hong Kong match. Two reasons have been floated in the media about Manolo's possible resignation. The Times of India has reported that Monolo is not happy with the international role as it involves 'too many disruptions' and there's a lack of continuity and everyday activity, which is not the case at club level. 'Manolo has found it challenging to fully settle into the international role,' a source told TOI on Monday. 'There are too many disruptions, from last-minute changes in plans to difficulty of building continuity with players who return to club duty. There are issues off-the-field too. All this has made the international job feel more fragmented than fulfilling.' 'As of today, no final decision has been made. He is preparing for the Hong Kong qualifier, which will be crucial to India's chances of qualification for the Asian Cup. Beyond the match in June, we don't really know what will happen.' Indian coach Manolo Marquez and Sandesh Jhingan during a press conference. Image: AIFF The Telegraph has reported that Manolo is unhappy with the 'state of affairs' at the AIFF and wants to end his contract. If that happens, it will be the first time in recent years that an Indian coach has cancelled his contract. The AIFF has refuted the rumours and said that everything is hunky-dory with Manolo. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD 'I spoke to him yesterday (Sunday). He never gave any indication that he was upset with anything. We discussed about the national camp before the June matches,' M Satyanarayan, the AIFF deputy secretary general told The Telegraph on Monday. It's no secret that Manolo has had a tough time while taking over as the Indian football team coach. His only victory in six matches so far came against the Maldives in March 2025 and India were lucky not to lose against Bangladesh in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifier match at Shillong in the same month. After the game, Manolo also questioned the , expressing his frustration in open. In case he leaves, AIFF will be required to search for a new coach, however, they will have some time, as India's next assignment after June is in October 2025. Jamshedpur FC's coach, Khalid Jamil, could be a replacement as he has consistently done well in the ISL. He took Jamshedpur to the Super Cup final earlier this month and the Red Miners also reached the ISL semi-finals. There are reports that he has been approached by AIFF to take over as Under-23 coach ahead of the AFC U23 qualifiers. It could lead to a senior team job in the future. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Manolo Marquez future uncertain
Manolo Marquez PANAJI: Manolo Marquez will take charge of the national team for the 2027 AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Hong Kong in June but questions are being raised about the head coach's future with the national team. Manolo took over the national team in a rare club-andcountry role last year. 'Manolo has found it challenging to fully settle into the international role,' a source told TOI on Monday. 'There are too many disruptions, from last-minute changes in plans to difficulty of building continuity with players who return to club duty. There are issues off-thefield too. 'All this has made the international job feel more fragmented than fulfilling.'
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Question mark over Manolo's future with national team post June qualifier
Manolo Marquez took over the national team in a rare club-and-country role last year Panaji: Manolo Marquez will take charge of the national team for the AFC Asian Cup 2027 qualifier against Hong Kong in June but questions are being raised about the head coach's long-term future with the national team. Manolo took over the national team in a rare club-and-country role last year. Since then, he has managed both roles quite effectively, losing just one of his six international games and leading FC Goa to a Super Cup triumph last week. 'Manolo has found it challenging to fully settle into the international role,' a source who has tracked the development told TOI on Monday. 'There are too many disruptions, from last-minute changes in plans to difficulty of building continuity with players who return to club duty. There are issues off-the-field too. All this has made the international job feel more fragmented than fulfilling.' There is no doubt, however, that Manolo will be available for the friendly against Thailand and next month's qualifier against Hong Kong. The coach has already submitted the list of probables to the All India Football Federation ( AIFF ) and is now preparing for the camp in Kolkata, scheduled to be held later this month. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 2025 Top Trending local enterprise accounting software [Click Here] Esseps Learn More Undo According to sources, Manolo thrives in an everyday role and is now reflecting on whether the national team setup aligns with the kind of hands-on, day-to-day work he values most. 'As of today, no final decision has been made. He is preparing for the Hong Kong qualifier, which will be crucial to India's chances of qualification for the Asian Cup. Beyond the match in June, we don't really know what will happen.' Manolo's contract with Goa ends on May 31 and the club is yet to confirm their coach for next season. Manolo guided Goa to a second-placed finish in the Indian Super League (ISL), behind champions Mohun Bagan Super Giant, and crucially guided the team to a Super Cup triumph in Bhubaneswar. The Super Cup win means Goa have earned a spot in the AFC Champions League Two playoffs for next season. Having the experienced coach would be a bonus for the club, going into a continental competition. After spending two years here, Manolo has been all praise for the club. 'I feel, maybe not the best in titles, but FC Goa is the best club in India in terms of organisation,' Manolo said after Goa defeated Jamshedpur FC 3-0 to win the Super Cup. 'When you are a coach, it's a dream to train a team like this because the atmosphere is top.'
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
After Super Cup flops, Federation Cup set to replace Durand at start of next season
The Super Cup replaced the Federation Cup in 2018 Panaji: Concerned with the poor response for its season-ending Super Cup despite offering a continental spot for the winners, the All India Football Federation ( AIFF ) has now decided to slot the tournament at the start of the season. The AIFF is also likely to revive the Federation Cup , Indian football's premier cup competition started in 1977, until it was set aside to make way for the newly-launched Super Cup in 2018. The latest edition of the Super Cup concluded in Bhubaneswar on Saturday with FC Goa edging past Jamshedpur FC 3-0. Only two of the 12 I-League teams took part while Churchill Brothers pulled out in protest, leaving just 15 teams to compete in a knockout format. While discussing matters related to the AIFF competition calendar last month, the AIFF executive committee unanimously decided to interchange the scheduling of the Federation Cup/Super Cup and the Durand Cup. While the federation's own tournament will be held at the start of the season, likely in Sept, the Durand Cup has now been allotted a slot at the end of the season. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Unlock your potential through diverse online programs, Degree Online | Search Ads Learn More Undo The League committee which met last week has approved the Federation Cup to be played before the Indian Super League ( ISL ) and I-League kicks off. 'Whenever held at the end of the season, the Super Cup has received poor response,' said a senior AIFF official. 'In Kerala (2023), most teams were not at full strength and did not take the tournament seriously. Even now in Bhubaneswar, two teams sent their reserve sides and three didn't have more than a couple of foreign players. This tournament is prestigious, with the champions getting the chance to play in Asia. If held at the start of the season, the response will be much better.' The Super Cup involves participation of all teams from the top-tier ISL and qualifiers from the I-League. Meanwhile, India coach Manolo Marquez has suggested that there should be at least one club competition exclusively for domestic players. 'In Spain, the Cup tournament, in seventies and eighties was being played without foreigners, only with Spanish players. I would like one competition only with Indian players. I think that would be good. I spoke about this, but they (AIFF) did completely the opposite, allowing clubs to field their full quota of (six) foreign players,' Manolo said after guiding FC Goa to a Super Cup triumph on Saturday.
